How to Submit a Photo for the Canadian Journal of Soil Science Cover Competition

Updated

The Canadian Society of Soil Science (CSSS) runs an annual photo competition for the cover of the Canadian Journal of Soil Science (CJSS). The selected photo appears on the cover of all four issues of CJSS for the year and on the CSSS website, and the person who submitted it receives a $250 cash prize. Submissions are due no later than October 1. To enter, you need to follow the submission details linked from the CSSS website rather than sending a photo directly to the journal.

What the competition offers

Item Detail
Prize $250 cash
Where the winning photo appears Cover of CJSS for all four issues of the year, plus the CSSS website
Submission deadline October 1 (annual)
How to get the submission details Follow the "Click here for details" link on the CSSS announcement

How to submit

  1. Go to the CSSS website (csss.ca) and find the announcement about the CJSS Photo Competition.
  2. Open the linked submission details page to confirm the current requirements and the exact submission method.
  3. Prepare your photo according to those requirements.
  4. Submit it before the October 1 deadline.

The CSSS announcement states that submissions for the annual CJSS cover "are required no later than October 1," so treat that date as a hard cutoff.

What to check before you submit

  • Deadline: October 1. Late submissions are not accepted based on the stated requirement.
  • Submission channel: Use the method described in the linked details page. The announcement does not specify an email address or upload form, so confirm this before sending anything.
  • Photo requirements: The announcement does not list format, resolution, or subject rules. Check the linked details page for those specifics.
  • Prize and placement: The winning photo is used on all four CJSS issues for the year and on the CSSS website, and earns $250.

Common questions

Do I need to be a CSSS member? The announcement does not state a membership requirement. Check the linked submission details to confirm eligibility.

Can I submit more than one photo? Not specified in the announcement. Confirm on the details page.

When will I know if I won? Not specified. The announcement only gives the submission deadline.

Is there an entry fee? No fee is mentioned in the announcement.